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gateH15 May 13, 2019 2:36 pm


Originally Posted by danwer930 (Post 31097580)
Hi there,

Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.

I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:

JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J

I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?
yea you are eligible for FL access in JFK and LAX. Also Qantas lounge in Sydney

Thanks so much!
Daniel


teemuflyer May 13, 2019 3:06 pm


Originally Posted by danwer930 (Post 31097580)
Hi there,

Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.

I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:

JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J

I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?

Thanks so much!
Daniel

Yes. Enjoy!

jayoxd May 15, 2019 12:55 pm

Can you purchase a pass for the flagship lounge at JFK? I'm seeing no...

gateH15 May 15, 2019 12:56 pm


Originally Posted by jayoxd (Post 31104759)
Can you purchase a pass for the flagship lounge at JFK? I'm seeing no...

there are no passes available to purchase for any FL. You can purchase day pass to access some admirals clubs.

chicagoflyer1976 May 15, 2019 1:14 pm


Originally Posted by scubadu (Post 31037125)
Well, contrary to popular opinion on FT, your statement is almost universally of almost all airline clubs, of whatever variety (other than literally a few in the world that you can count on one hand)

It never ceases to amaze and perplex me the amount of emotional energy that people expend obsessing about getting into these clubs (e.g. status chasing, scheduling bizarrely long and unnecessary layovers, literally picking bizarre routings just to visit a club, etc.)

But to each their own I suppose...

Regards

Completely agree,, I remember a few years back someone complaining they missed a delayed flight (that ended up going out earlier than the delayed time) because they had trekked back to the Centurion Lounge. When I first started traveling heavily there was allure to going to the lounge. I remember asking my boss at the time if she wanted to come in with me when were on a trip together. She declined, and I couldn't understand why. Now I'm happy to have it when I need it, but certainly wouldn't arrive at the airport JUST to go to a lounge, but I will go if I get to the airport earlier because of other circumstances (e.g., leaving earlier to not sit in heavy traffic).

Gringa May 25, 2019 2:09 pm

Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.

gateH15 May 25, 2019 2:30 pm


Originally Posted by Gringa (Post 31138222)
Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.

you get lounge access next day if your flight is before 6am. Unfortunately you will only have lounge access in LHR

Gringa May 25, 2019 2:35 pm

Oh, well. Thanks!

pmblinn May 25, 2019 2:36 pm


Originally Posted by Gringa (Post 31138222)
Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.

I would hang on to your inbound BP and at least try for FL/AC access in the morning. Doesn't cost anything.

rigel Jun 1, 2019 12:47 am

If I credit my AA domestic Y flight to my AA#, may I show my BA Sapphire card and my boarding pass to get into the flagship lounge?

rigel Jun 1, 2019 12:49 am


Originally Posted by zpaul (Post 30906646)
You won't have a problem, they know the rules very well - as a non-AA Emerald you do have access. I have both AA and QF Emerald so I enter the Flagship Lounges when flying Y domestically every trip and never have a problem, even when crediting the flight to AA, just show my QF card.

This is great information to know.

EQDsSUCK Jun 14, 2019 8:03 pm

Flagship Lounge access question
 
I researched this a bit and still wasn't quite clear.

As a Platinum, do I have access to Flagship lounges (and any Admirals Club) when flying to Central America? Even when flying on a coach ticket?

A Citi Executive World Elite Mastercard with Admirals Club membership does NOT grant Flagship access, correct?

The only time Platinum status grants me Admirals club access is when I am flying on a domestic first class ticket?

dantheflyingman Jun 14, 2019 9:52 pm

Not sure of the answer to your primary question. I think it depends on where in Central America.

However, the Citi Executive World Elite MasterCard does not grant Flagship access, and status never grants Admiral's Club access on any domestic ticket - only international tickets.

ryan182 Jun 14, 2019 10:02 pm

Yes for flights to Central America Plat, Plat Pro, and EXP get Flagship lounge access regardless of what cabin you are in.


Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin).Qualifying international flights

Flights between the U.S. and:
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Mexico City (MEX)
  • New Zealand
  • South America
Guest access

1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)


Should probably be merged to https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...lagship+access

EQDsSUCK Jun 14, 2019 10:11 pm


Originally Posted by dantheflyingman (Post 31204364)
However, the Citi Executive World Elite MasterCard does not grant Flagship access, and status never grants Admiral's Club access on any domestic ticket - only international tickets.


Originally Posted by ryan182 (Post 31204385)
Yes for flights to Central America Plat, Plat Pro, and EXP get Flagship lounge access regardless of what cabin you are in.

Thanks guys!


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